Residents across the city will be honoring retired and activeduty members of the armed forces this weekend as part of Simi's long-standing tradition of recognizing Veterans Day. The main ceremony to honor veterans will take place Sunday at 11 a.m. at Veterans Plaza in Rancho Tapo Community Park. Members of the public are encouraged to attend. More...
In a residential home on the east side of Simi Valley, Jules Frank sits gingerly on a couch, like an origami crane on a lily pad. The 88-year-old Bronx native is sharply attired in navy blue dress pants and a sky blue collared shirt. His hair is combed neatly to one side. Frank speaks slowly and quietly- but he still knows how to crack a timely joke. More...
Former Simi Valley mayor Ginger Gherardi remembers the days when the Santa Susana Pass was the only way to get to Los Angeles. She remembers when Simi was full of open space and only 55,000 people populated the city. More...
Simi Valley Hospital and the Nancy Reagan Breast Center recognize Fuji's donation of digital mammography technology in celebration of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. "This new technology donated by Fuji is anticipated to be up and running by midNovember," said Jeremy Brewer, hospital spokesperson. More...
The Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce has selected California Oaks State Bank as the Business of the Year and resident Harry VanDyck as the Business Person of the Year for 2007. More...
At the recent USC counselor conference, we read applications submitted by last year's freshmen hopefuls. One of the files included a report written by an interviewer, who described the prospective student as "boring." It was jarring to see a respected admissions officer label this student a dud. More...
The possibilities seem endless, the outcomes virtually immeasurable. As we enter the final weekend of the regular season, trying to figure out which high school football teams are going to make the playoffs is no easy task. More...
A 28-year-old man was arrested Oct. 29 on the 2300 block of First Street and charged with two counts of forgery, two counts of auto theft, conspiracy and two counts of theft by false pretenses. On Nov. 1, a 38-year-old man was arrested and charged with battery on a peace officer on the 2700 block of Tapo Canyon Road. More...
Questions of faith (answered by Cheadle) What is the purpose of life? One of the historic creeds of the church puts it well. The chief end of humankind is to glorify God and to enjoy God forever. More...
In this story, my grandma will die, my family and I will get stuck on a defective aircraft, explosive personalities will collide, people will cry, and I'll realize that all this material won't make for such a great column after all. More...
The Actors' Repertory Theatre of Simi's presentation of "Ragtime" proves that you don't have to have a large stage and tons of money to put on an effective, firstrate production. The 1998 Tony Award-winning musical is based on E.L. Doctorow's novel about life in America from 1906 to 1914. More...
Opening up the Nov. 2 edition of the Simi Valley Acorn only to read the front page feature was nothing short of infuriating. Not only has Larwin Co. raped our beautiful gateway to the valley on what used to be Happy Hill, but now they may not be completing the godforsaken project. More...
Maybe you know somebody who served in America's armed forces. If you appreciate what they did for our country, let them know about it. Sunday, Nov. 11 is the traditional Veterans Day, and Monday will be a holiday for schools, banks and government offices. Originally called Armistice Day, the holiday was created to observe Nov. More...
Amanda Rossi's smile is infectious. An 18-year-old senior at Royal High School, Rossi is usually smiling ear-to-ear, whether she's walking the halls between classes, encouraging her teammates on the girls' volleyball team or spending time with her brother and two sisters. More...
FRI., NOV. 9 Worldwide Dancing West Valley Folk Dancers teach international dances, 7:15 to 10 p.m., Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. Line, couple, set, mixer dances. All ages, skill levels. Wear soft shoes. $4. (818) 591-9078. More...
This large end unit has views of the city and city lights from almost every window and only one shared wall. The open floor plan includes a family room, den/study, formal dining room, breakfast bar and eatin kitchen with a 6foot garden window. More...
New police unit dedicated strictly to youth